Bambalapitiya

Colombo

Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo late afternoon, with views of Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya suburbs and Laccadive Sea
Colombo, despite it's location alongside the ocean, still has a very industrial feel to it.  For some reason, the contrast of this scene resonated with me.
We had read about this place online and it lived up to reviews. It is a cafe that is attached to an art gallery and retail store. The food is great, the fabrics and other things for sale are really beautiful and the ambience is nice. Also, they have pretty decent, mostly thick milkshakes.

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Radisson Hotel Colombo

Radisson Hotel Colombo

4 out of 5
No. 36-38, Clifford Place Colombo Colombo
The price is S$154 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
S$154
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (583 reviews)
Ocean not visible to room, worst is the staff they don’t treat the guests well, they looks very unhappy and they thro their emotion to guests. Staff in dining area and not helpful or welcoming

Reviewed on 5 Mar, 2026

Radisson Hotel Colombo
The Ocean Colombo

The Ocean Colombo

3.5 out of 5
# 40, Melbourne Avenue Colombo
The price is S$138 per night from 3 Apr to 4 Apr
S$138
3 Apr - 4 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Raux Brothers are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (154 reviews)
It is in a convenient location. Rooms were clean. Staff was nice

Reviewed on 25 Oct, 2025

The Ocean Colombo
Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face Colombo
The price is S$248 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
S$248
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (563 reviews)
Had a wonderful stay… A+ experience and highly recommended

Reviewed on 9 Mar, 2026

Shangri-La Colombo
Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive Colombo WP
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$134 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
S$134
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
No view, huge tower block being built next door, but it honestly didn’t bother us because the hotel and the staff were lovely! Food, drinks, swimming pool, all of it was

Reviewed on 8 Mar, 2026

Marino Beach Colombo
Taj Samudra

Taj Samudra

5 out of 5
25 Galle Face Centre Road Colombo
The price is S$142 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
S$142
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Colombo City Centre and Galle Face Green Night Market ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (418 reviews)
At check-in, we were told our room was not ready even though we arrived 2 hrs after check in time, when I questioned why that was the case for a “5 star” hotel, they miraculously found another room available to give us, figure that! There were plenty of friendly staff, but they were not attentive. ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar, 2026

Taj Samudra
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
Kollupitiya Road, 282/5 Colombo Western Province
Stay at this spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)
We had a fantastic stay at Granbell, many thanks. The room was fantastic, the staff excellent and the included breakfast phenomenal. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed on 2 Mar, 2026

Granbell Hotel Colombo
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